United States

ESG / Sustainability

Philippines Proposes Mandatory Annual Governance Training for Directors

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/02/2026

New draft rules introduce a new accreditation framework for training providers and speakers, with escalating fines for non-compliance.

Sanctions

US Targets Chinese, Indian Firms in Iran 'Shadow Fleet' Sanctions

By Manesh Samtani | 10/02/2026

The measures name 15 entities and 14 vessels, including shipping managers in Hong Kong, mainland China, and India, for facilitating illicit trade.

Securities / Derivatives

PSE Proposes Rule Changes to Boost Offshore Securities Lending

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2026

The proposed framework aims to align with global standards by allowing offshore collateral management to encourage greater foreign participation in the market.

Enforcement

Korea to Grant Investigative Powers to FSS, with Oversight by FSC

By Manesh Samtani | 06/02/2026

The FSS will gain the right to initiate investigations into market abuse, but under the supervision of the FSC to address concerns over potential overreach.

Securities / Derivatives

Osaka Exchange Selects Technology for Derivatives Platform Overhaul

By Editors | 05/02/2026

The new J-GATE4.0 system, set for 2028, will use Nasdaq trading and surveillance technology to boost market integrity.

Enforcement

US Jails Chinese National for 'Pig Butchering' Crypto Laundering Scheme

By Editors | 05/02/2026

Jingliang Su was sentenced to nearly four years for laundering funds from scams run from Cambodian centres through the Bahamas using Tether.

ESG / Sustainability

Thai SEC to Let ESG Funds Invest in High-Scoring JUMP+ Companies

By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2026

New SEC rules will allow ESG funds to invest in companies under the SET’s JUMP+ programme that have high levels of corporate governance, expanding sustainable investment options.

Securities / Derivatives

Singapore Equities Market Review Initiatives Show 'Initial Success'

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/02/2026

Chee Hong Tat told Parliament that early signs of a market revival are emerging, but lasting progress will require a multi-year effort and discipline.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Mandates Machine-Readable Portfolio Reporting for Securities Firms

By Mark Johnston | 04/02/2026

The regulator requires operators to provide real-time, digital access to investment data by July 2026 to support long-term planning.